mortification
/ˌmɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/noun
High School
1
The act of mortifying.
2
A sensation of extreme shame or embarrassment.
3
The death of part of the body.
4
A bringing under of the passions and appetites by a severe or strict manner of living.
5
A bequest to a charitable institution.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Rhymes
Words that share the same ending sound pattern
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing